Marketing & Communications Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Marketing & Communications Manager

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Purpose: – To design & implement marketing strategies that cultivate a relationship with media, engage target audience & build external & internal communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop effective corporate communication strategies.
• Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics.
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media.
• Coordinate all public relations activities.
• Engage audiences across traditional & new media.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
• Create content for press releases, by-line articles and keynote presentations.
• Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results every quarter.
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
• Manage the Marketing & Communications budget and ensure program milestones related to marketing & communications are achieved on time and within budget.
• Act as the first point of contact for the Bank and the CEO with regard to external communications such as providing support with conference presentations

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication or similar relevant field
• Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills
• In depth knowledge of market research
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Core competencies

• A strategic and creative thinker with proven experience of working on diverse and wide ranging communication strategies including all forms of media
• Strong management and leadership skills demonstrated by evidence of leading high performing teams that contribute to organizational objectives and show resilience in the face of changing priorities
• Experience of measuring the impact of communications products and changing strategies as a result of the findings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse background and culture
• Experience of representing an organization at external events

Personal attributes

• The ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).
• Strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills
• Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Ability to develop creative ideas and transform them into practical reality

Kindly share your CV on sayarisolutions@gmail.com with the role as the subject title.